MRI—Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Modern medicine relies on accurate diagnosis. Treatment can only be successful if the cause of symptoms is reliably identified.

MRI—precise diagnostics for bones, joints, and soft tissues

One of the most important diagnostic methods in orthopedics and surgery is magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI for short.

An MRI can visualize not only bones and joints, but also muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, nerves, and other soft tissue structures. This makes it possible to detect changes that are often only partially visible with other imaging techniques.

The images obtained help our doctors better assess your symptoms and develop personalized treatment plans. A significant advantage of MRI is that the exam does not involve X-rays.

What exactly is an MRI?

Many patients are familiar with the term “MRI,” but don’t know exactly how it works. Magnetic resonance imaging uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the body. You can learn exactly how this technology works on our page “What is an MRI?”.

What happens during an MRI exam?

Before undergoing an MRI, many people have questions about the procedure. How long does an MRI take? Do you need to do anything special to prepare? Is the exam painful? You can find detailed information about the procedure on our page “What happens during an MRI?”.

More information about MRI

Are there only benefits to using MRI? Are there also risks, or are there groups of patients for whom MRI is not suitable? What should patients and doctors be sure to keep in mind?

We answer these and other questions on our page “More information about MRI”.

When is an MRI used?

Typical applications include, among others:

Spinal disorders and injuries
Joint problems in the knee, hip, shoulder, or ankle
Muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries
Cartilage damage
Inflammatory conditions
Nerve irritation and nerve compression
Diagnostic evaluations prior to surgery
Follow-up evaluations after treatment or surgery

Thanks to its high level of detail, the examination provides important information for further treatment planning.

Accurate diagnosis as the foundation of duccessful treatment

At our practice, we make targeted use of modern imaging techniques to analyze your symptoms as accurately as possible and work with you to plan the appropriate treatment.